The Woman and the Farmer by Esopo
The Woman and the Farmer, by Esopo: A woman once asked a farmer, "How can you tell when your cow is pregnant?" The farmer replied, "Well, when she starts mooing."
By Esopo · First published 1668 · Genre: Fiction, Fable, Allegory · 260 words
First lines
A Woman, who had lately lost her husband, used to go every day to his grave and lament her loss. A Farmer, who was engaged in ploughing not far from the spot, set eyes upon the Woman and desired to have her for his wife: so he left his plough and came and sat by her side, and began to shed tears himself. She asked him why he wept; and he replied, "I have lately lost my wife, who was very dear to me, and tears ease my grief. " "And I," said she, "have lost my husband. " And so for a while they mourned in silence. Then he said, "Since you and I are in like case, shall we not do well to marry and live together? I shall take the place of your dead husband, and you, that of my dead wife. " The Woman consented to the plan, which indeed seemed reasonable enough: and they dried their tears. Meanwhile, a thief had come and stolen the oxen which the Farmer had left with his plough. On discovering the theft, he beat his breast and loudly bewailed his loss.
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The Woman and the Farmer is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1668 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1668 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Fable, Allegory, Drama, Romance
- Length: 260 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Considering the nature of Esopo's works, it is most likely a fictional story.
- Fable — Esopo is known for writing fables, which are a type of allegory.
- Allegory — Fables typically contain allegorical elements, using characters and scenarios to convey moral lessons.
- Drama — Based on the title, the plot likely revolves around some kind of interpersonal dynamic or conflict, which is a main element of dramas.
Tags
fable · allegory · morality · rural life · gender roles · wisdom · conflict · nature · community · human behavior · social commentary · relationships